Griffith University

							                          GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY
        SHORT TERM VISITING RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP SCHEME 2012
                                        Guidelines for Visits in 2012

                           CLOSING DATE: Monday, 24 October 2011

The Scheme

The aim of the Griffith University Short Term Visiting Collaborative Research Fellowships Scheme is to
develop collaborations with high quality national and international researchers, leading to applications to
external research funding such as ARC Future Fellowships, ARC Linkage Awards, or similar.

The scheme commemorates the contributions of Sir Allan Sewell and Professor James C. Jackson for
distinguished service to the University. Sir Allan Sewell’s official and unofficial contributions to the growth of
Griffith, especially his financial and administrative acumen, were of inestimable value to the University during
its formative years. The late Professor James C. Jackson is recognised for establishing strong relationships
between the University and universities of Southeast Asia.

Eligibility

Applicants seeking to visit the University from another organisation in Australia or from overseas may apply.
Applicants must have an outstanding track record relative to opportunity in order to be short-listed. At the
time of application the applicant must have at least five years professional experience since being awarded
their Research Doctorate. Successful applicants are expected to be based full-time at the University for the
duration of the Fellowship.
Preference will be given to applicants who will establish connections with significant numbers of Griffith
University academic staff.
Terms and Conditions
A Fellowship is awarded under the following terms and conditions:
1. Number of Fellowships available: one per Group
2. Funding available: Up to $10,000 per Fellowship (of which $8,000 will be contributed by the Research
   Committee and $2,000 by the host Research Centre, School or Group)
    Fellowship funds may be used for:
        Return economy class airfare for the Fellow between Brisbane and the Fellow’s home base. Fares
         for dependants, visa charges, medical insurance and removal expenses will not be provided.
         Claims for travel expenses will normally be paid on production of an invoice or a receipt from a
         travel agency.
        A weekly living allowance to be determined by the Director of the host Research Centre or Head of
         the host School. The University can suggest options for accommodation but the Fellow is
         responsible for final arrangements.
3. The duration of the Fellowship shall be a minimum of four weeks and a maximum of 12 weeks. Fellows
   are expected to be based at the University full time for the duration of the Fellowship.
4. Appointments must be completed within 12 months of a formal letter of offer.
5. Visiting Fellows are expected to make a substantial contribution to the academic life of the University,
   including the delivery of a series of master classes directed at postgraduate students. Visiting Fellows
   are encouraged to participate in workshops, seminars and similar activities of the University.
6. At the conclusion of the visit, Fellows are required to submit to the Office for Research a short (one
   page) report summarising the research and collaboration undertaken during the visit. One year after the
   conclusion of the award, Fellows must submit a detailed report describing the activities and outcomes of
   the Fellowship. This should be endorsed and accompanied by an evaluative commentary by the Head of
   School or Research Centre Director and forwarded to the Office for Research.

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7. The Fellow agrees to comply with all lawful directions of the University and all laws and professional
   standards applicable, to the extent that such policies apply to holders of honorary titles.
8. The University presently asserts and will continue to assert intellectual property rights as defined in and
   in accordance with the Griffith University Intellectual Property Policy
   http://www62.gu.edu.au/policylibrary.nsf/f0f7effb661e93994a256b110083cfc8/0a1e4df4c2be64584a256
   bc100631d7d?OpenDocument as amended or replaced from time to time.
9. The timeframe for selection is indicative only. The University reserves the right to call for and accept
   additional applications at any stage during the selection process.


Assessment Criteria

Excellence will be the primary criterion, both in terms of the visiting Fellow, the host Griffith University
researcher and the proposed collaboration. The selection panel will consider -
       The track record of the nominee and the host researcher (30%),
       The aims, significance, research plan and methodology of the proposed project (30%),
       The ability of the nominee to contribute to the establishment or strengthening of research links with
        Griffith (15%), and
       The likelihood that the nominee will collaborate with a member of the GU host element on an
        externally funded research grant application (25%).

Assessment and Selection

Applications will be assessed by a panel convened by the Academic Group Dean Research. The panel will
make a recommendation to the DVCR through the Group PVC.

Application Submission

A copy of the application form is available from the web at: http://www.griffith.edu.au/research/research-
services/research-grants/funding-opportunities/internal-grants.

Applicants should submit an electronic copy of their application plus attachments directly to the relevant
Academic Group Dean Research at one of the following addresses:

    Arts, Education and Law Group: email: ael-research@griffith.edu.au. Contact: Jenny Wilson.
    Business Group: email: m.conway@griffith.edu.au. Contact: Maya Conway.
    Health Group: email: ghi@griffith.edu. Contact: Learne Brown
    Science, Environment, Engineering & Technology Group: email: l.lauriston@griffith.edu.au. Contact:
    Lorraine Lauriston.


Announcement of Successful Grants

Successful applications will be announced in mid December.




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